Gathering+data

In the cluster we encourage the triangulated use of:
 * We aim to use assessment that informs our practice and gives us accurate information about students next learning steps.

[|E asTTle:]** e-asTTle is a web-based version of asTTle. asTTle was first developed by Auckland UniServices in 2000 as a CD-ROM package that enables teachers to create and analyse literacy and numeracy tests for years 5–10 and curriculum levels 2–6. Click herefor a Levin Cluster 'New Teachers' quck easy reference booklet.

[|Running Records:] A running record allows you to assess a student's reading performance as she/he reads from a book.

[|STAR] The STAR Reading Test contains sub-tests which are designed to help teachers make better judgments about the quality of several aspects of their pupils "close" reading ability.

[|PROBE] //PROBE// has been developed as an individual reading assessment tool designed for students aged from 7 to 15 years, but it may also be used as a measure of silent reading comprehension and listening comprehension at the same age levels.

[|PATs & Other...]

The PAT reading test is primarily designed to help classroom teachers determine achievement levels of their students in reading comprehension and reading vocabulary.

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